Lovefest begins for Agassi at Wimbledon
(AP)AP - A homemade necklace proclaiming "Daddy Rocks" has replaced the thick gold chain and dangling earring Andre Agassi sported when he won Wimbledon in 1992. A shaved head glistens where tresses once flowed underneath a sponsor-touting ballcap.]]>

With Bargnani at top, NBA draft a mystery
(AP)AP - As Andrea Bargnani told a curious media contingent about himself Tuesday, Tyrus Thomas sat a few feet away and was asked what he knew about the potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.]]>

Cuban, Marino may buy Penguins
(AP)AP - Mark Cuban is known for baiting NBA officials, and Dan Marino is the most prolific passer in NFL history. But the Pittsburgh natives now want to expand into a different sport in their hometown &#151; hockey.]]>

Not so hotBEAUMONT, Texas &ndash; The results of ex-J.C. All-American David Dixon didn't match his workout's scorching conditions.

Ravens, S Reed agree to extension (AP)Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed agreed to terms Tuesday on a six-year, $40 million contract extension with the team. Reed was entering the final year of his original contract. The agreement ended off-and-on talks that began last season. Reed's agent, Greg Genske, said his client will receive a $15 million signing bonus in the largest deal ever given to a safety.

NFL adds amphetamines to steroids policy (AP)The NFL has toughened up its drug policy, adding amphetamines to the list of banned performance-enhancers starting this season. Amphetamines were previously listed as a "substance-abuse drug," but are now in the same category as steroids and other enhancers that carry much stronger penalties. This season will serve as a transition year, where a first positive test would bring a warning and put a...

NFL, union face suit over hedge fund (AP)Seven current and former NFL players have sued the league and its union to recover $20 million they lost in an alleged fraud scheme, claiming the union endorsed the services of an investment firm even though its manager had liens against him. In a lawsuit, filed Friday in U.S. District Court, the players said the league and the NFL Players Association are liable for the losses because of...

Roethlisberger visits Steelers offices (AP)Ben Roethlisberger, accompanied by bodyguards and wearing a hood to cover facial injuries from a motorcycle crash, visited the Pittsburgh Steelers' offices Tuesday, a newspaper reported. Roethlisberger stopped by headquarters for the first time since the accident eight days ago to pick up mail and other items.

Ricky Williams struggles as Argos lose (AP)Suspended NFL star Ricky Williams ran for 14 yards on eight carries Friday night in his second regular-season game for the Toronto Argonauts, a 16-9 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Williams, playing in the CFL after he was suspended by the NFL for one year after a fourth positive drug test, also had one catch for a yard.

Saints training camp goes to Mississippi (AP)The New Orleans Saints are marching to Mississippi. The Saints announced a four-year agreement Thursday to hold training camp at Millsaps College in an attempt to broaden the team's fan base and help new coach Sean Payton build team unity. "We believe by having camp away, it's good for building a bond for coaches and owners and players," owner Tom Benson said.

Manning calls James' departure sad (AP)Peyton Manning was sorry to see running back Edgerrin James leave the Indianapolis Colts, but he's got an idea about how to bolster the running game. "Everybody has been asking how the running game is going to be this year. I've told them I'm going to try to get involved in the running game more myself," the two-time MVP joked Thursday.

Madison Square GarbageGM Isiah Thomas made a mess of the Knicks. Now it's up to him to clean things up as head coach &ndash; or else.

Pacers' Stojakovic becomes free agent (AP)Indiana Pacers forward Peja Stojakovic opted out of the final year of his contract on Tuesday but wants to return to the team. Stojakovic took advantage of the early termination clause in his six-year deal and became a free agent in hopes of getting a raise and long-term contract, his agent said. His current deal would have paid him more than $8.1 million next season.

Bench warrant for Wizards' Arenas lifted (AP)Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas missed a court hearing Tuesday on a charge of resisting an officer without violence, and a warrant was briefly issued before the arraignment was rescheduled. Neither Arenas, the Wizards' leading scorer, nor his attorney showed up for the morning arraignment. Miami-Dade County Judge Samuel Slom issued a bench warrant for the player's arrest and set a $2,000...

Plenty of questions in NBA draft (AP)As Andrea Bargnani told a curious media contingent about himself Tuesday, Tyrus Thomas sat a few feet away and was asked what he knew about the potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. "I don't know much, but I hear he's a great player though," Thomas said. "He has to be a good player to be here." Texas forward LaMarcus Aldridge is the other player prominently mentioned as the one who could be called...

Raptors likely to keep top pick in draft (AP)The Raptors most likely will keep the top pick in the NBA draft, with their choices believed to be down to Italian forward Andrea Bargnani or Texas forward LaMarcus Aldridge. "At this point, it seems to be that we are more or less locked in at the No. 1 spot," general manager Bryan Colangelo said Tuesday.

Coach Scott signs extension with Hornets (AP)Hornets coach Byron Scott signed a three-year contract extension Tuesday that will keep him with the team through the 2008-09 season. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but in 2004, Scott signed a three-year, $10 million contract with the Hornets, with a team option for a fourth year. Scott said earlier this week that the new deal included bonuses for wins, reaching the playoffs and...

Dolan: Isiah has one year to fix Knicks (AP)With two first-round picks in the NBA draft, Isiah Thomas has a chance to help the New York Knicks start building a promising future. Forgive Thomas if he isn't thinking that far ahead right now. With Thomas seated next to him, Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan delivered a warning Monday that he is prepared to make another coaching change next season if he doesn't see improvement in the...

Even after title, Heat looking to future (AP)As with any championship team, there is already sentiment around the Miami Heat to bring the entire roster back for next season's title defense. But that hardly ever happens, in any sport, and center Shaquille O'Neal knows change is inevitable for the Heat, too. "Everybody's going to take care of their individual business," O'Neal said.

Southern comfortRALEIGH, N.C. &ndash; When they needed it most, the Hurricanes gathered strength from the unwavering support of the Carolina faithful.

Bruins fire coach Mike Sullivan (AP)Mike Sullivan was fired Tuesday after two seasons as coach of the Boston Bruins, incoming general manager Peter Chiarelli's first major move with the team. No replacement was announced. The Bruins finished last in the Northeast Division last season. In 2003-04, Sullivan's first season, they lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Cuban, Marino join bid to buy Penguins (AP)Mark Cuban is known for baiting NBA officials, and Dan Marino is the most prolific passer in NFL history. But the Pittsburgh natives now want to expand into a different sport in their hometown -- hockey. The two have joined with a New York City financier in trying to buy the NHL's Penguins from Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux's group, which is selling the two-time Stanley Cup champions even as the team...

Raycroft passes physical with Leafs (AP)Andrew Raycroft passed his physical Tuesday with the Toronto Maple Leafs, making his trade from the Boston Bruins official. Toronto acquired the 26-year-old goalie at the NHL draft on Saturday in exchange for goalie prospect Tuukka Rask. "It's going to be a great experience," said Raycroft, an Ontario native from Belleville.

Hurricanes re-sign D Frantisek Kaberle (AP)Defenseman Frantisek Kaberle re-signed with the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, a week after scoring the winning goal in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Edmonton Oilers. The 32-year-old Czech agreed to a four-year contract for $2.2 million a year. Kaberle led Carolina's defensemen in scoring during the regular season, finishing with 44 points (six goals, 38 assists) in 77 games.

NHL cap officially increased to $44M (AP)The NHL salary cap was increased to $44 million as expected, the league and players' association said Tuesday. The increase is about $5 million per team. The minimum also increased to $28 million, up from $21.5 this past season. The new midpoint will be $36 million. The cap is up because league-wide revenues totaled more than $2.1 billion, exceeding preseason projections of $1.8 billion.

Trade unites Demitra, Gaborik on Wild (AP)Pavol Demitra and Marian Gaborik have always dreamed about playing together in the NHL. The fellow Slovaks saw the results when they teamed up, both for Dukla Trencin in the Slovak Extraliga and for the Slovakian Olympic team in Turin, Italy, where they teamed with Atlanta's Marian Hossa to form an electrifying line.

Habs re-sign G Huet to two-year deal (AP)Goaltender Cristobal Huet re-signed with the Canadiens on Monday, agreeing to a two-year contract after a season in which he helped Montreal make the playoffs and had a league-best .929 save percentage. His strong play allowed general manager Bob Gainey to deal struggling former Hart Trophy winner Jose Theodore and his big contract to Colorado.

Gamble pays off for Terry Labonte, team owners (AP)Fuel strategy paid off for Terry Labonte on Sunday at Infineon Raceway, where the two-time NASCAR champion benefited from some late cautions and a little luck to nurse his car the final 50 laps on a tank of gas.